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On today’s episode of the Kenai Conversation, we’re checking in with the central peninsula’s three representatives in the Alaska Legislature.

The Alaska Senate passes a bill codifying a permanent administrator position for the Big Game Commercial Services Board. Plus, Alaska commercial fisherman are worried about the Trump administration's proposed cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent Clayton Holland says he's putting students first amid various federal directives. Plus, Nikiski Middle/High School students channel Elvis Presley in a new school musical.

The National Transportation Safety Board releases its preliminary findings on last month's fatal plane crash in Nanwalek. Alaskans are eyeing how potential cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services' Indian Health Service could affect Native communities. Plus, a Salmonfest spinoff music festival kicks off in Seward.

Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoes a bill that would have boosted long-term funding for Alaska’s public schools. Plus, KDLL sits down with The Brothers Comatose lead singer at last weekend’s Seward Salmon and Song Festival.

Homer's Bunnell Street Arts Center loses federal funding after the Trump administration calls for the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts. Plus, the Alaska Small Business Development Center’s annual spring survey reveals statewide frustrations with the current economic climate.

Sen. Jesse Bjorkman speaks about his recent legislative efforts at a joint chamber meeting. Plus, Trump administration officials visit the beginning of the Trans-Alaska oil Pipeline in Prudhoe Bay.

We're chatting with organizers of the Seward Salmon & Song Festival, a new music festival that will kick off in May.

Alaskans have been stocking up on emergency supplies in preparation for a possible eruption of Mt. Spurr. For retailers on the Kenai Peninsula, that often means filling – and refilling – shelves with help from distributors in the Lower 48.

Two die in a plane crash near Nanwalek. Construction on the Kenai bluff erosion project starts this month. Plus, high school seniors learn financial literacy skills during an interactive program.